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A review by sophie_shelves
The Witch Hunter by Virginia Boecker
3.0
"Nicholas says that magic isn't inherently good or bad, it's what people do with it that makes it that way. It took me a long time to understand that. Once I did, I realized it isn't magic that separates us from them, or you from me. It's misunderstanding."
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I adore books about witchcraft, especially books set in the past when witchcraft was punishable by death. I've always found this particular subject incredibly interesting, which is why I picked up The Witch Hunter in the first place. But I didn't think I'd enjoy it quite this much.
The Witch Hunter follows Elizabeth Grey, a young girl who works for the king as one of his most elite witch hunters. But then, she's accused of being a witch herself. And the one person who rescues her and stops her from being burnt at the stake is the most powerful wizard alive, the enemy of her boss Blackwell. Elizabeth has to decide whether she can trust this man and his accomplices George, John and Fifer, as it's her only chance to stay alive.
Every character in this book was likeable. Elizabeth may be one of my new favourite characters. She's both physically and emotionally strong, yet flawed, as any teenage girl should be, but this in no way makes her any less powerful. I really liked that, I think it's a really positive message to be giving young girls, that they can be tough and strong but still emotional. I think the relationship between Elizabeth and another character in this book felt slightly forced but he's a really sweet character so I didn't mind as much (although I personally really liked the dynamic between Elizabeth and Fifer way more).
I'm about to start The King Slayer, and I'm incredibly excited. I'm really looking forward to continuing this story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I adore books about witchcraft, especially books set in the past when witchcraft was punishable by death. I've always found this particular subject incredibly interesting, which is why I picked up The Witch Hunter in the first place. But I didn't think I'd enjoy it quite this much.
The Witch Hunter follows Elizabeth Grey, a young girl who works for the king as one of his most elite witch hunters. But then, she's accused of being a witch herself. And the one person who rescues her and stops her from being burnt at the stake is the most powerful wizard alive, the enemy of her boss Blackwell. Elizabeth has to decide whether she can trust this man and his accomplices George, John and Fifer, as it's her only chance to stay alive.
Every character in this book was likeable. Elizabeth may be one of my new favourite characters. She's both physically and emotionally strong, yet flawed, as any teenage girl should be, but this in no way makes her any less powerful. I really liked that, I think it's a really positive message to be giving young girls, that they can be tough and strong but still emotional. I think the relationship between Elizabeth and another character in this book felt slightly forced but he's a really sweet character so I didn't mind as much (although I personally really liked the dynamic between Elizabeth and Fifer way more).
I'm about to start The King Slayer, and I'm incredibly excited. I'm really looking forward to continuing this story.